Awful and Delightful

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Awful adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Usage example: that's an awful thing to say about someone

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Delightful is an antonym for awful in terrible topic.

Nearby Word: awfully

Delightful adjective - Giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses.

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Awful is an antonym for delightful.

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Delightful and Awful. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/awful/delightful

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